TheRAConnection is pleased to provide a complimentary subscription to Women magazine for individuals in honor of Rheumatoid Awareness Day.

Rheumatoid Awareness Day is observed on February 2, giving people with the chronic illness known as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or rheumatoid disease, a day of recognition. Rheumatoid disease is more than arthritis. While the disease usually affects joints, the disease process is not related to osteoarthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects an estimated 1.3 million adults in the United States.1 The condition can have a profound effect on many aspects of daily life, and is often poorly understood by those who do not have direct experience it. The good news is that important advances have been made in the management of RA: use of more effective drugs earlier in the course of RA reduces symptoms and joint damage, and allows some patients to achieve a remission (little or no active disease).2

Rheumatoid Awareness Day is observed with campaigns for raising awareness and educating about rheumatoid disease. The patient community and the public are encouraged to get involved by sharing educational resources, promoting awareness messages via social media, joining live online chats, and participating in fundraising.

TheRAconnection and Women magazine are valuable resources for individuals with rheumatoid disease and arthritis and offer educational content, inspiring stories, useful tips, and a community where individuals with rheumatoid disease can share information, support, and inspiration.

During the month of February, anyone can receive the complimentary subscription by simply joining TheRAConnection online community and they will receive Women magazine for one year and receive four free issues of this invaluable women’s health resource. To join the conversation and receive your complimentary Women magazine subscription, register here or visit theRAConnection.com and select the “free subscription” banner to begin receiving Women Magazine.

About Women Magazine: Women is a premier total health and wellness magazine covering issues important to women, including regular features on arthritis, cancer, bone health, GI health, and heart health, as well as columns and tips covering nutrition, exercise, and emotional well-being. Women empowers readers to take charge of their health and recognizes the unique role women play in fostering the overall health of their families and friends. In print and online at AWomansHealth.com, timely features, current news items, website exclusives, and archived issues are easily accessible and provide the most in-depth women’s health resources available today.

About TheRAConnection

TheRAconnection is an online community and resource center for patients with arthritis and their caregivers. The mission of TheRAconnection is to provide valuable education and support for the estimated 1.3 million adults in the United States living with RA. TheRAconnection provides comprehensive information about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of RA, a daily news service, featured articles, and a community network with which individuals can connect, trade experiences, and support one another. Share your story and get connected here.

References:

1 Helmick CG, Felson DT, Lawrence RC et al. Estimates of the prevalence of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the United States. Part I. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2008;58:15-25.